Senior Civil Engineer at City of Northampton, MA – Northampton
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SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
· One (1) Full-time Vacancy: 40 Hours per week · Monday through Friday froma.m. –p.m. · Current Salary: Grade J; Hourly Rate Range: $34.94-$45.82 · Anticipated Hiring Hourly Rate Range: $34.94-$39.51 · FY26 Rates are currently in negotiations ________________________________________________________________________________________DEFINITION:
This position is responsible for assisting the Engineering Superintendent in planning, directing, and managing the services of the Department’s Engineering Division, including prioritizing projects and managing personnel in an efficient and productive manner
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manages, oversees and reviews the projects and work schedules of the Engineering Division; checks work of subordinate engineers for accuracy and completeness. Assists the Engineering Superintendent with planning and development of City infrastructure projects. Develops and designs projects associated with improving the City’s infrastructure and utilities including roadways, bridges, sidewalks and traffic signals and water, sanitary sewer, drainage and flood control systems; develops plans and profiles using current civil engineering design principles; performs hydrology and hydraulics modeling; performs necessary calculations for engineering design; performs field surveys. Develops and reviews written contracts, technical specifications and estimates for City projects; manages project procurement, construction administration and records involved in project design, procurement and construction. Drafts and reviews requests for proposals and requests for quotes. Manages, reviews and supports City projects completed by consultants and MassDOT, including reviewing feasibility studies, reports, design plans, bid documents and permit applications. Inspects active construction sites to ensure compliance with technical specifications and permit requirements; coordinates contractor schedules and public communications; responds to project questions and concerns from residents. Coordinates, investigates and responds to requests for engineering support from other DPW divisions; coordinates, investigates, responds to and completes regulatory reporting on sanitary sewer incidents. Prepares and reviews Federal, State and Local permit applications for construction or maintenance activities, including coordinating and communicating with regulators and attending site visits and hearings as necessary. Coordinates and responds to questions and requests from residents, businesses, contractors or consulting engineers regarding information related to City utilities or infrastructure; reviews plans and technical specifications submitted by developers for conformance with City or other standards and regulations. Maintains Engineering Division payroll and attendance records. Understands and enforces all safety regulations. Acts on behalf of Engineering Superintendent in his/her absence. Performs similar or related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with an emphasis on civil, sanitary, environmental and/or mechanical engineering, master’s desirable; three to five years of engineering experience of which two are in a supervisory or project management capacity; equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Professional Engineer license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required. Valid Driver’s License required.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Knowledge: Knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS and Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of using computers in the design of civil engineering projects; knowledge of the theory and application of the principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying; knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations governing municipal infrastructure.
Abilities: Ability to apply sound engineering judgement and design methods to project work; ability to understand, explain and apply rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines governing public infrastructure; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with employees, consultants, regulatory authorities, City officials and the general public; ability to operate survey equipment; ability to keep detailed notes and records.
Skills: Interpersonal skills; skilled in using AutoCAD and/or other computer design programs; skilled in using surveying tools and other types of relevant tools and equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Skills: Administrative work is performed in an office setting requiring sitting, standing, walking and stooping. May be required to lift objects such as files, boxes of papers, office supplies, and office equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. When in the field, work requires physical strength and effort, such as the ability to traverse moderate distances over and through uneven terrain or construction sites.
Motor Skills: The work may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination, including the ability to operate survey equipment.
Visual Skills: Essential position functions require the ability to routinely read materials for general understanding and analytical purposes and the ability to view documents and spreadsheets on a computer monitor. In addition, essential position functions require the ability to operate a motor vehicle and require good close, distant, color and peripheral vision and depth perception at correctable ranges.
BENEFITS:
Full Benefits and privileges are consistent with The Northampton Administration and Professional Employees Association (NAPEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract.
~ Equal Opportunity Employer ~